Keith Johnson (October 11, 1941 – October 2, 2024)

Keith Johnson

It is with great love and deference that we announce the passing of Keith Johnson. Keith fiercely battled cancer for nearly 5 years, and now it’s time for a well deserved rest.

We who are still here will remember him always; his wife of 57 years Dorothy (nee Chaseley), his brother Clair Johnson and Maureen Tomchin, his kids Jennifer and Tyler Hicks, Paul and Khristine Johnson, and Steven and Mandy Johnson. His grandkids Christian, Matthew, Grace, Jessica, Michael, Adam and Sarah will cherish the wisdom and life experiences Pop afforded them. His many nieces, nephews and friends will continue to regale those around them with tales of the past.

Those waiting to greet Pop include his parents Irvin and Mina Johnson, Harold and Audrey Chaseley, and his siblings Helena and Stan Gragg, Murray and Donna Johnson, Father Jim Chaselely and Dottie Johnson.

Keith was a staunch and active figure in his community. He changed lives as a Teacher and Guidance Counselor with the ECBE for over 30 years, primarily at Harrow High School. He was well known for implementing innovative Tutoring and Peer Counselling programs.

He also spent countless hours helping to write course curriculum and heading up Heart and Stroke Fundraisers around the County. The family often heard stories from graduates how Mr. Johnson changed their lives and gave them a chance of success they would never have without him.

Though teaching was his passion, his first love was farming. He took great pride farming the lands he grew up on and sharing his knowledge of agriculture with his kids and grandkids. We all have stories of wonderful experiences on the farm. He taught all of us the importance of hard work, strong ethics and perseverance.

Even after his diagnosis and treatment of cancer, he still tended his land and others, eager to help others and share the bounty of his harvests. The Farming Community of Kingsville has lost volumes of knowledge, wisdom and experience.

Pop’s family would like to thank all those who have supported him throughout his journey; the staff at the London Regional Cancer Centre, The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Oncology/Cancer Clinic, The staff at St. Elizabeth Home Health Care; especially nurses John and Tammy, and the staff at Erie Shores Health Care. We would also like to thank all our friends and family for their continued love, support and prayer.

Visitation for Keith will be held at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. and then again at Epworth United Church (56 Division St. S., Kingsville) Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m.

All are welcome to enjoy lunch immediately following the service in the church hall. A private family burial will be held at Ruthven United Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Erie Shores Hospice, 197 Talbot St West, Suite 210, Leamington ON N8H 1N8 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 500-55 St. Clair Ave W., Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7 or to the charity of your choice.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com.